We had a fun-filled December.

Pics 1 & 2: My sister, Jill, came to visit at the beginning of the month. We went to the zoo, painted our toenails (Abby’s were purple, she LOVED them), and generally had a good time. Thanks, Jill, for visiting us!

Pics 3 & 4: Abby learned a few new tricks: how to make a “funny face” (her daddy taught her this), and how to lap up water with her tongue (just like the dogs do).

Pics 5 & 6: BaNoi and I took the Hawkes grandkids (minus Two) to the zoo. It was crazy, and very fun! We all came home tired.

PIc 7: Abby and Anya, with “Who” hairdos

PIc 8: BaNoi turned on a movie for the kids during the Hawkes/Overton family Christmas Eve party. Aren’t they a handsome bunch?!

Pics 9 & 10: The first present Abby opened was a train from Nana and Grandpa. She ripped the wrapping paper enough to see the corner of the box and exclaimed, “A box!!!” She was almost as excited to discover there was a train inside. She likes the new bike she got from BaNoi and OngNoi.

PIc 11: These two had so much fun together. We were very sad to see Anya (and her family) leave.